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    The pioneers of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CICM) in the Philippines included 9 priests and 1 brother who arrived between 1902-1912. They established missions, churches, schools and provided healthcare across the country. Rev. Fr. Pieter Dierickx was the first superior and helped establish the early missions despite difficulties. The pioneers worked tirelessly to spread the faith through education, construction of religious buildings, and forming communities. Many of their establishments still stand today as testaments to their dedication and service.

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    The pioneers of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CICM) in the Philippines included 9 priests and 1 brother who arrived between 1902-1912. They established missions, churches, schools and provided healthcare across the country. Rev. Fr. Pieter Dierickx was the first superior and helped establish the early missions despite difficulties. The pioneers worked tirelessly to spread the faith through education, construction of religious buildings, and forming communities. Many of their establishments still stand today as testaments to their dedication and service.

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    The pioneers of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CICM) in the Philippines included 9 priests and 1 brother who arrived between 1902-1912. They established missions, churches, schools and provided healthcare across the country. Rev. Fr. Pieter Dierickx was the first superior and helped establish the early missions despite difficulties. The pioneers worked tirelessly to spread the faith through education, construction of religious buildings, and forming communities. Many of their establishments still stand today as testaments to their dedication and service.

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    THE PIONEERS

    CICM PIONEERS
    1. Rev. Fr. Pieter Dierickx, CICM (1862-1946)
    • Appointed by CICM General Government as Superior to the new mission to the
    Philippines – Most senior among the first batch – Spent 10 years as a missionary in China
    CICM in the Philippines by JLO - As a man of peace, he was described as a prudent and
    patient leader who remained serene in the midst of difficulties and uncertainties of their
    mission.

    2. Rev. Fr. Florimond Carlu. CICM (1875-1950)


    • Former professor in a college for several years before going to the Philippines for
    mission - He was revered and well-loved parish priest Of the Baguio Cathedral – Provided
    health care services for his mission assignments - Known as the "San Roque of the
    Philippines" – Famous in the area of education — initiated the establishment of trade and
    vocational schools (e*. cloth sewing and weaving, rattan crafting, and shoe making) -
    Known as the "builder" — he was instrumental in the construction of many famous
    structures that are well known today. One of them is the "twin towers" of Baguio City. The
    Baguio Cathedral.
    This is the reason why a street near the Baguio Cathedral was named after him. - Another
    trademark of Fr. Carlu as a parish priest is the formation of the youth. He was instrumental
    in forming the first youth choir of the parish, the St. Patrick choir.

    3. Bro. Christian Hulsbosch, CICM (1877-1950)


    • Only brother among the group who dedicated 43 years in the Philippine mission -
    He built many churches and mission posts that remain as beautiful witnesses to his common
    sense and zeal. - He became the procurator of the mission in the Philippines — he was
    described as a prudent and wise procurator.

    4. Rev. Fr. Constant Jurgens, CICM (1879-1952)


    • Only Dutchman among the pioneers - He became the Bishop Of Tuguegarao. -
    He shared their family business — manufacturing of
    margarine and other products — in supporting his missionary projects. - While in Bontoc,
    he with the help of Fr. Sepulchre, initially constructed a dormitory for boys, which
    eventually became a school where the students were offered Christian education.
    He was one who initiated the beginnings of Saint Mary's University in Bayombong,
    Nueva
    Vizcaya. - He is well-known in the area of catechism - published an Ilocano version Of
    catechism entitled "Katekismo ti Doctrina Kristiana" - He put up silk-worm industry in
    Bontoc.

    5. Rev. Fr. Jules Sepulchre, CICM (1880-1912)


    • Founded the mission station in Bauko, Mountain Province – In Bontoc, a
    commemorative bust was constructed for Fr. Sepulchre. With his great influence, there were
    people who used the pioneer's surname for their own as a gesture to expressed their high
    regard and respect for him. - Died from a treacherous fever - His tomb can be found in front
    Of the communion rail of Sta. Rita church in Bontoc.
    His tomb was covered with an engraved stone with the following dedication “Deo
    templum, sibi sepulchrum aedificavit” (He built a temple for God and a “sepulchre for
    himself)

    6. Rev. Fr. Albert Dereume, CICM (1881-1953)


    • Lived his zeal among the people of Itogon, Benguet - Devoted his first years of
    apostolate to the working class and to vocational instruction. His interest was primarily
    directed to the education of the youth. – His main thrust in education was the creation and
    organization of vocational schools. - Follows the motto "Everything for everyone" Can be
    described as the friend and confidant of the youth.

    7. Rev. Fr. Vandewalle, CICM (1879-1968)


    • Became parish priest in Baguio, Bayombong, Solano, Bontoc, and Tagudin -
    Appointed as Superior procurator, Vice-provincial and provincial Council member – In
    Baguio, he performed the duty of a Rector to the Scheut house and became the first
    Apostolic prefect Of Mountain Province in 1933.- His last appointment was in Belgium
    where he was the Rector of the Mission House in Torhout.
    In the absence Of Catholic schools, he taught in public schools and grabbed every
    opportunity to instruct people by preaching. - He, together with the mayor Of Bayombong,
    Nueva Vizcaya, agreed
    to organize an association — "Bayombong Farmers Association" — that would help the
    people recover from the poor harvest during that time. - Editor of several missionary
    magazines like "The Little Apostle of the Mountain Province".

    8. Rev. Fr. Henri Verbeeck, CICM (1879-1938)


    • He started the CICM mission in La Trinidad, Benguet and eventually became the first
    parish of what is known today as San Jose Parish. - As a missionary, he put himself at the
    service of the poor. A leader and unifier by way of his preaching and teaching.

    9. Rev. Fr. Seraphin Devesse, CICM (1883-1945)


    • The youngest among the pioneers - Known as "Vessius" to his companions - In Baguio, he
    built the
    first Catholic church named the St. Patrick church. From that small church later grew the
    Baguio Cathedral we know today. - He also established another church in Campo Filipino in
    the same city. From this church soon emerged what is now the St. Vincent Church.
    He was also responsible for opening the first Catholic mission school using the
    sacristy of the church he put up along Session Road, Baguio City. That school was the
    beginning of what is Saint Louis University. – He was assigned as a parish priest in
    Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya and built a Catholic school there. - He also became a parish priest
    Of Santiago, Isabela and he, together with his assistant Rev. Fr. Laurent Decaestecker,
    CICM, was executed there by the Japanese.
    Distinguished himself as a man of dialogue — he was an ecumenical pastor where
    he succeeded in uniting as one people the Catholics, Aglipayans, and the Protestants in
    Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya.

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